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Off-campus shooting on Tuesday night leaves 3 people hospitalized Alexandra DeMatos Editor-in-Chief
Three people were injured in a shooting at approximately 9:30 p.m. yesterday in the area of Throop Avenue and Hale Street, according to a press release from the New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD). The preliminary investigation suggests that it was not a random act of
violence, but that multiple suspects were targeting multiple victims. Two male victims, aged 20 and 21-years-old, are New Brunswick residents that sustained non-life threatening injuries. The third victim, a 20 year old male from Somerset, New Jersey, is currently in serious condition and being treated at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, according to the release.
One of the suspects is described as a tall and skinny African-American male that covered his face with a black and white bandana, according to the release. No other suspect descriptions are available at this time, according to the NBPD. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kenneth Abode at (732) 745-5217.
A new device created by Rutgers researchers has revolutionized the field of nanotechnology. Weighing only 1.6 milligrams, the device can lift over 150 times its weight. COURTESY OF MANISH CHHOWALLA
Device created at U. can lift 150 times its weight Kelly Kim Staff Writer
Miniscule devices carrying matter nearly hundreds of times their own weight was once practical only in theory, but a recent Rutgers discovery has introduced a device capable of supporting over 150 times its own weight. This device, called an actuator, is classified as nanotechnology —
the science of manipulating atoms and matter less than 100 nanometers in size. As devices get smaller and smaller, nanotechnology becomes more and more significant, even being called modern histor y’s “sixth revolutionar y technology” by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences. See device on Page 4
Arab Cultural Club plans to host annual cookout Mary Ellen Dowd Contributing Writer
Rutgers’ Arab Cultural Club (ACC) will hold its 10th Annual Barbeque Cookout this Friday from 2:30 to 6 p.m. outside of the Newell Apartments on Cook campus. The club’s mission is to inform members of the Rutgers community about Arabic culture and language and keep them informed about problems that Arab people face both domestically and internationally, according to their website.
Samar Elmaghariki, the community outreach coordinator for Arab Cultural Club and a School of Arts and Sciences junior, said that the event will include food, sports and new experiences. “To set up for the event, we purchase food and supplies in advance and grill the food during the event. We will be serving halal hamburgers and hotdogs and providing hookah. Sports such as basketball, volleyball and football will also be available,” Elmaghariki said. See cookout on Page 5
A shooting on Tuesday night in Downtown New Brunswick sent three individuals to the hospital. Two were released with non-life threatning injuries, but one remains in critical condition at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
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Campus Calendar THUrSday 9/21 The Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology and the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences presents “Looking through the Glass: How Dynamic Microbial Interactions Drive Silicon Biogeochemistry” from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Marine Sciences Building on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. Zimmerli Art Museum presents “On the Prowl: Cats and Dogs in French Prints” from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Zimmerli Art Museum on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Center for Counseling, Alcohol and other Drug Assistance Program and Psychiatric Services presents “Mindfulness Meditation” from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Douglass Student Center on Douglass campus. This event is free and open to the public. Rutgers Cinema presents “Kingsman: Golden Circle” from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Rutgers Cinema on Livingston campus. This event is $7 with a RUID.
The Zimmerli Art Museum presents “A Vibrant Field: Nature and Landscape in Soviet Nonconformists Art, 1960s-1980s” from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Zimmerli Art Museum on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Department of Ecology and Evolution presents “The Crown Joules: Energy, Ecology, and Evolution in Humans and other Primates” from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Marine Sciences Building on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. FRIday 9/22 Rutgers Garden presents “Rutgers Garden Farmers Market” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hort Farm No. 1 on Cook campus. This event sells fresh, locally grown products to Rutgers students and the general public. The Plaza at Livingston Campus presents “Free Outdoor Yoga at the Plaza” from 1 to 2 p.m. at The Plaza on Livingston campus. This event is free and open to the public.
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Rutgers libraries host lecture on Native American culture
In collaboration with the Middlesex County Commission, Rutgers hosted a symposium on Native American art culture in Alexander Library. The event focused on cultural awareness and gave insight into how to preserve Native American language and studies. STEVEN OZORIA
Christian Zapata Correspondent
University libraries and members of the Middlesex County Office of Arts and History Commission discussed Native American art culture along with the group’s marginalization this past Tuesday at the Alexander Library. The event was one in a series of cultural awareness programs sparked by the Middlesex County Commission. In conjunction with the University, the two set the stage for guest lecturer John Haworth, senior executive emeritus of the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian Institution, to speak on behalf of the cultural and arts issues impacting Native Americans, according to their site. Division Head for the Middlesex County Office of Arts and History, Isha Vyas, said upon meeting Haworth at San Fransisco’s Americans for the Arts Convention this past June that the two struck up a conversation, which led to Hayworth being asked to present for the Rutgers community, which he readily agreed to.
Programs offered by the Mid- programs between Rutgers and From there, Middlesex event organizers reached out to the Uni- dlesex County Cultural and Her- the Middlesex Commission. “Anything that can prompt disversity in hopes that they would itage Commission are free of host the event, Vyas said. With charge and accessible to every- cussions about cultural nuance help from Ronald Becker, admin- one. The organization is always and contested issues through foistrator for Special Collections conscious of the community’s rums like this is pretty healthy,” and University Archives, and ad- needs and makes sure to accom- Haworth said. “It’s important to ditional staff members, the two modate for people with disabili- bring people together in a civic way that isn’t about arguing or deorganizations were able to collab- ties, Vyas said. “There’s a lot of people who bating and hiding but more ‘let’s orate for the event. “Middlesex offers program- came from outside the Rutgers talk honestly and openly about ming based around American community that were very excited what’s going on.’” Many athistory from tendees were people of all students, faculcultural back“Anything that can prompt discussions about cultural ty and staff but grounds. We do grants, nuance and contested issues through forums like this were not limited to members programs, edis pretty healthy.” of the Rutgers ucational proc o m m u n i t y. grams. We’re john haworth Residents of all about arts, Senior Executive Emeritus at the Smithsonian Institution New Brunshistory and culwick and the ture,” she said. sur rounding Informing members of the community of to have a program of this caliber,” area can voice their opinions, upcoming events requires the or- she said. “Haworth brings such a concerns and stories of their inganization to utilize card mailings, wealth of experience to this topic terpersonal experiences being email blasts, constant contacts and which needs to be brought to the Native American. “I hope conversations like this their mobile website with lists of forefront so people can better edcan prod Rutgers and others in all event programming, Vyas said. ucate themselves.” Vyas said Haworth reached out the community to offer more con“Promotion for this event is due in part to support from the Uni- to him post conference earlier this versations and programs regardversity, helping spread the word June and asked to visit the Univer- ing native studies and language sity and encourage community preservation,” he said. to students.”
Working in New York City exposed Haworth to the challenges faced by many graduate students looking to further their education in indigenous studies, he said. Students unable to take these courses opted to focus on a more traditional major during undergrad while searching for outside work and internships to complement their curriculum. “I think we have to look at this dynamic region, it’s only a hop and a skip away from New Brunswick to Midtown and vice versa,” he said. “There’s a lot of New Jersey residents who take part in their institutions like the Newark Museum. I just think it’s become the hub for this.” The faculty can help remedy the misrepresentation of these issues by considering what outside classroom experiences are available to students as well as the type of coursework they assign, Haworth said. The marginalization of these groups often goes unnoticed and while the staff has their own responsibilities it would be a step in the right direction. “Rutgers is a pretty amazing university — New Brunswick has a commitment to culture and arts ...” he said.
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device Nanotechnology focuses on manipulating atoms less than 100 nanometers in size continued from front The actuator itself weighs only 1.6 milligrams according to a Rutgers Today article and consists of stacked layers of Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2), an inorganic compound commonly used for lubricants. Acting similar to a muscle, the actuator responds to forms of stimuli with movement, the article said.
“If you imagine sheets of paper stacked together to be atomically thin, they would be equivalent to the atomic structure of MoS2. The things we put in and out (of the sheets) are ions or charged atoms. If you apply a stimulus like voltage or heat, the (actuator acts like) muscle twitches. When it moves, it’s capable of lifting something or doing work, in the engineering speak,” said Professor and Associate Chair of
Materials Science and Engineer- discharge large amounts of ener- said. The devices can theoreticalgy. As Acerce was conducting ex- ly be employed for any use that ing Manish Chhowalla. Chhowalla supervised the re- periments with supercapacitors, involves taking electrochemical search and development of the ac- he noticed that the device would energy and designing a physical reaction to it. tuator, which was Actuators completed by a are already then-graduate student, Muhar“Figuring out what’s going wrong and how to make it widely used in numerous rem Acerce, and work are the key challenges.” fields, most supplemented by commonly professor of Main mechaterials Science manish chhowalla nisms like and Engineering, Associate Chair of Materials Science and Engineering wind turbines Koray Akdoan. and valves of At the time, there water pipes. was no direct goal of creating an actuator — they expand and retract from the With knowledge obtained from nano-actuator experiments, bulky charge and discharge of energy. sought to study supercapacitors. He observed this property as machinery can be reduced to Supercapacitors parallel batteries in that they charge and something potentially useful for more space-efficient dimensions, actuators and redirected his focus she said. Nanotechnology has seen a to the electrochemical/mechanisurge in research and production cal transfers in actuators. The process took approxi- within the last several decades, mately four years, and Acerce’s correlating to the trend of increasPh.D. thesis pertaining to his ingly advanced and smaller devicresearch was published a year es. As more studies and trials are later. Those four years, however, completed, the larger the expanse had their fair share of obstacles, and width of these microscopic technologies become. Chhowalla said. Nanotechnology’s breadth is “We ran into a lot of hurdles, mostly always scientific. There even influencing children, with are a lot of things in principle organizations like the National that should work, but when Nanotechnology Infrastructure you go to do the experiments, Network hosting science fairs and things don’t work,” she said. providing educational resources. “We should care about sci“Figuring out what’s going wrong and how to make it work ence in general, even if there’s no end application. Fundamenare the key challenges.” From a practical standpoint, the tal research which appears to actuator could be integrated into be useless leads to a lot of innumerous fields such as robotics teresting concepts,” Chhowalla and medicine. Actuators could said. “Doing pure science is imeven be applied to less obvious portant, even if there’s no direct services, like onto drones and air- one-to-one relationship between crafts to help adapt the body and an application and the science. wings to changing weather pat- You never know how science terns while in the sky, Chhowalla can impact.”
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cookout Arab Cultural Club will hold their 10th annual cookout from 2:30 to 6 p.m. this Friday to visit Rutgers, she said. Last year the ACC was able to host This will be a great opportunity Bassem Youssef, a famous satirist. “He came and spoke about for students to meet new people and appreciate cultural aspects living through the revolution in like hookah and music, said Sara Egypt, answered questions and Sayed, president of the Arab Cul- showed his new movie, Tickling Giants. It was tural Club and a fantastic turnSchool of Enviout,” she said. ronmental and In the fuBiological Sci“It is a very humbling ture, Sayed ences senior. experience to plan and said that she “I remember as a freshman watch the event unfold.” hopes that the club continues I came to the to maintain its ACC BBQ and sara sayed strong cammet a lot of President of the Arab Cultural Club pus presence friendly people and bring that I still talk together Rutto today. So it is gers students a great time to meet people over food that’s not from all backgrounds. “ACC always tries to go above the dining hall, but grilled by one and beyond,” she said. “The events of us,” Sayed said. The Arab Cultural Club is a held would not be possible without nonreligious, nonpolitical organi- the very hard working executive zation aimed to debunk negative board that feels like family.” stereotypes and unite individuals who share a similar culture, whether that culture relates to being Arab or being a part of the Rutgers community, she said. In addition to this event, the ACC plans several events throughout the year. Other large-scale events that the organization hosts are Hafla and Street Festival. These events share cultural aspects such as Arab foods, music and dancing, Sayed said. The Arab Cultural Club plans charity events that, for the past two years, have raised money for the crisis in Syria, she said. “(We) have collected over $5,000 to donate. It is a ver y humbling experience to plan and watch the event unfold,” Sayed said. In the past, the club has invited famous speakers and performers continued from front
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DACA may die, but hope does not have to
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y now we have all heard of Deferred COMMENTARY Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), JEREMY KING and President Donald J. Trump’s decision to discontinue the policy. For the unaware, DACA is an Obama-era protection for undocumented persons who arrived in the United States as children. The purported moral basis for it is that the children had no choice in the matter at the time and are thus not legally culpable for their actions. The program undoubtedly has great support on the Rutgers campus and administration. Even our chancellor, Debasish Dutta, spoke out in an email on his support for DACA, as well as his and the administration’s’ pledge to fight for undocumented students here at Rutgers. What many people do not know though is that this has actually happened before with a lesser known program called DAPA, or Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents. This was another policy put in place by former President Barack Obama, which would give working permits to non-citizen parents of U.S. citizens. Shortly after its announcement in November 2014, the federal government was sued over the constitutionality of DAPA in a case known as United States v. Texas. An injunction stopping the policies’ implementation was issued in Februar y 2015 by a district court and the case was put before the United States Supreme Court in 2016. In June 2016, the Court reached a “verdict” in the form of a 4-4 split, deciding to abide by the lower court decision and leaving the injunction in place. Now with conser vative Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Neil Gorsuch on the bench, the policy would almost certainly be struck down if tried today. What this means for DACA though is that another group of states, this time 10 in total, have threatened to sue the federal government over DACA. This group of states, represented by the attorneys general of Arkansas, Alabama, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska,
“What many people do not know though is that this has actually happened before with a lesser known program called DAPA, or Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents.”
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia, wrote a letter in June of 2017 to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions saying that they “respectfully request that the Secretar y of Homeland Security phase out the DACA program.” Not long after this letter was written the Trump administration announced its intentions to end DACA. So for the time being, a court case against DACA will not be happening. If this case had actually taken place though, given the majority of the Supreme Court is now conservative, there would have been a good chance that DACA would have been struck down, ending the program immediately. If that had happened, the instant the case came to a verdict of the program being unconstitutional, over 800,000 undocumented persons living in the United States would become eligible for deportation. Their permits would become null and void and their information being kept by government agencies could be used against them. With Trump’s decision to end the program after a six-month grace period, the Dreamers are given leeway to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. It also gives Congress time to come up with a solution (hopefully a bipartisan solution) to DACA that will be fair and constitutional. This is why Trump’s decision is actually better for all parties involved than the alternative. It will lead to a transformation of DACA from an executive order which is able to be rescinded at any time to a law which is concrete and affords actual, tangible protections to the individuals with which it is concerned. This will most likely mean compromises and sacrifices, but it would have to happen eventually. In the immortal words of former president Ronald Reagan, “If not us, who? If not now, when?” DACA may die, but hope does not have to. Jeremy King is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year majoring in political science.
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World Water Monitoring Day came late This being U.’s first year participating in initiative speaks volumes
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ith the abundance of hurricanes, earth- process in place for many years. However, this is not quakes and unusually warm weather, one the case. In fact, if you go back just a few years, you may wonder how severe global warming would find little to no data on the quality of the water. has affected the planet. Even NASA has reported So although Rutgers is doing well to join efforts to “changes in climate not only affect average tempera- improve the water quality, the remnants of bacteria tures, but also extreme temperatures, increasing the from “dog-poop and garbage” found in the Raritan likelihood of weather-related natural disasters.” But indicate that this initiative should have come earlier. This is not the first time the University or New even if you do not believe that humans are leaving a dangerous imprint on this planet — as they continue Brunswick have had problems with its water. In February of 2016, a water utility operator was to burn fossil fuels, pollute and destroy almost every natural landscape they touch — you can still agree fired and sentenced to prison for “falsifying water puthat taking care of the planet is not a bad thing. And if rity test data.” Following this were several other casyou agree with that, then you will appreciate Rutgers’ es of the City of New Brunswick improperly treating new efforts to look after the “good health and stabili- water for cleanliness. Eventually, in January of this year, the city acted ty” of the Raritan River. These efforts, the result of a partnership between upon the bad reputation its water was getting and decided to allocate the University and $15.5 million to imthe City of New prove its water utilBrunswick, are a part “So although Rutgers is doing well to join ity. This participaof World Water Montion in World Water itoring Day which efforts to improve the water quality, the Monitoring Day is included volunteers remnants of bacteria from ‘dog-poop and another step toward testing and examinthe improvement of ing the water in the garbage’ found in the Raritan indicate that the water. Raritan River. Efforts to fix someDespite this being this initiative should have come earlier.” thing as vital as waNew Brunswick’s ter should never be first year taking part looked down upon, in this initiative, World Water Monitoring Day already includes a but with the size and esteem of the University, it is group of over 75,000 protected bodies of water from questionable as to how so many years have gone by without an initiative like this being put in place earlier. more than 100 participating countries. Not only does taking part in events such as World So, what happens during World Water MonitorWater Monitoring Day benefit the planet that we ing Day? At Boyd Park in New Brunswick, volunteers partici- live on, but it also benefits the school that we go to. pated in “civic science,” which essentially means every- America has a trend of sometimes ignoring issues of day people are gathering data. They did this through water in smaller cities, and Rutgers publicly making obtaining water samples, using testing equipment and efforts to fix this would send a message to everyone sampling kits. As they did this, they checked the wa- else that it puts its community first. It is great that we are finally taking action, but with a university that is ter’s dissolved oxygen content and its temperature. With the process of sampling and testing water 250 years old, having an event to test its river’s water being so simple, one would think that it has been a for cleanliness for the first year ever is problematic. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 149th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Wake up early to dress to impress, secure your future success COME WITH LEE LEONA JUAN
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t seems like there is nothing worse than your alarm blaring in your ear the morning of an 8 a.m. lecture. A majority of us probably have it set for 7:30 a.m., giving us plenty of time to brush our teeth, put some shoes on and walk to the bus stop. I, on the other hand, prefer to wake up much earlier in order to get ready for the day. While that extra hour of sleep sounds appealing, I always felt that it was a better idea to make myself look presentable. I know — it might seem crazy. Wearing a dress, sandals and face makeup may not sound like the most practical thing to do every morning, but I found it to have a positive impact on my life. While not everyone needs to put an extra hour of getting ready into their morning, it might help to brush that hair before you walk out of the door. As college students, we are mentally prepping ourselves for our future careers. We study for hours hoping to grasp all the concepts we need to know for these jobs, mentally preparing ourselves for what we may use in the future. Many of us, though, neglect to physically prepare ourselves for our future careers. We cannot just roll into our office in corporate America wearing a beer-stained t-shirt and jeans from last night.
Working professionals need to be groomed and presentable about five days a week, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. By making ourselves look presentable for class, we are making it easier on ourselves to do this in our professional lives, which are coming faster than we think. Getting into the habit of presenting ourselves positively, even just to class, can alter our habits in the long run. A teacher in Atlanta has implemented a program for her middle school students to teach them to dress for success. These students, some
impression. The main thing people judge about a person they meet for the first time is how they present themselves. You do it, I do it, we all do it. First impressions don’t define a person, but it definitely guides people on how they treat the person they are judging. Being nicely dressed and groomed can give people positive impressions, leading them to think of you as a confident, serious and appropriate person. By just taking the time to dress well, we can make lasting impressions on future employers, partners
“Getting into the habit of presenting ourselves positively, even just to class, can alter our habits in the long run.” as young as 12 years old, are learning the significance of presenting their best selves. Many preteens do not own suits or professional attire. They are learning that there are outfits that can be worn other than jeans and a t-shirt. While they aren’t heading into the workforce anytime soon, they will be carrying these skills with them throughout the rest of their academic career, leading into their professional career. If college students practiced these same habits, they can easily put their best face forward for what is quickly becoming their present careers. When meeting someone for the first time, how they look can make or break a first
or friends. As college students, we are constantly worrying about our next move. Will we get the job? Will I be the right candidate for this internship? Does she see me as someone she wants to be with? We are always concerned about what is going to come next, but we may not have to worry as much knowing we put our best selves forward. These first impressions can decide whether you land that job or not. We’ve probably heard of the saying “look good, feel good.” The thing is, that is actually true. You know when you’re getting ready to go out Friday night and you have on your cutest outfit, you feel amazing. You’re ready
to take on the night. So why not feel that way every day? Just because you dread going to your calculus class doesn’t mean you have to make it known through your clothing. The better you look, the better you feel. This can help in the classroom, giving students a boost of self-esteem and confidence. This little change can show how serious you are in excelling in your classes. I know that when I’m not feeling too well, I can be guilty of making that show in my appearance. When I feel amazing, I feel that my appearance reflects my emotions. This leads me to having a smoother and greater day. When you feel good about yourself, you perform better with that extra boost of self-confidence. I’m not saying to dress business casual every single day. We all need breaks, and let me tell you, I know how great it is to live in sweatpants during finals week. Every day doesn’t have to be a fashion show, but we should generally try to keep ourselves groomed and presentable. Maybe instead of putting on a regular t-shirt, put on a polo shirt. Instead of wearing sneakers that you wear to the gym, put on a cleaner pair. By just making this change in our everyday lives, we can lead ourselves into a bright and fashionable future. Leona Juan is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in journalism and media studies. Her column, “Come with Lee” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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OverKnight Voyager finds small joys in ‘Gateway to the World’
Hamburg, Germany — affectionately called the “Gateway to the World” — is home to Miniatur Wunderland, the world’s largest model railway in the world. The tiny world demands an attention to detail that reminds viewers to slow down and absorb the world around them. Madhu Murali
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HAMBURG, Germany — Hello! I suppose I could also say hallo, hola, namaskaram, chao chi, ni hao or konnichiwa. You see, I am but a simple Rutgers sophomore who has been caught unawares by the allure of a multiple-country study abroad program, known as Semester at Sea. I’ve just begun a whole semester’s worth of seafaring, land-faring and general exploration. Though I sorely miss the ups and downs of being a Scarlet Knight (and I do indeed miss having a stable internet connection), for the next three months I hope to share with you beautiful pictures, fun stories and interesting information about
the places I’m #blessed enough to visit. The first stop on the journey was Hamburg. This quaint little port city is not in fact quite so lit-
It’s an ironically large collection of small figurines, landscapes and scenarios. Visitors can walk through several rooms of many different crafted settings, including:
city life, townsfolk celebrating festivals and parading through the streets, fans cheering in huge stadiums for concerts and sports matches, animals going
“I felt encouraged to slow down and take in my surroundings, and find remarkable things amongst the ordinary, such as the beauty of miniature children going sledding or a stolpersteine tile fitted amongst the otherwise normal cobblestone ground.” tle. It is recognized as both a city and a state in Germany, similar to Australia’s status as both a country and a continent. My first and favorite stop was Hamburg’s Miniatur Wunderland, which truly lives up to its name.
rural and urban areas, various water bodies, large stretches of mountainous landscapes and mini-people and objects frozen in any situation imagined by the creators. I saw scenes of medieval castle life, bustling cosmopolitan
The OverKnight Voyager is a regular column that documents Madhu Murali’s “Semester at Sea,” a multi-country study abroad. The trip began in Hamburg, Germany and the next leg will take her to Ghana. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY JEFFREY GOMEZ
about their busy lives, on and on in a seemingly endless series of scenarios. The intricacies of this literal wonderland kept me quite entertained and amazed, and after I left the museum it felt like I was viewing the outside world too as a series of beautifully crafted scenes. While in Hamburg I also learned from one of my fellow shipmates that many places in Europe, including Germany, have small brass tiles inlaid in the ground to mark the homes (or workplaces) of Holocaust victims. This is a decentralized monument project started by a German artist in 1992, known as “stolpersteine.” I saw two stolpersteine side by side that marked a couple who lived in an apartment above a small shop in the city. At the
sights of the stolperstein, pictures aren’t taken because locals believe the memorials are meant to commemorate of the enormous amount of suffering and shouldn’t be treated as tourist attractions. This project is still growing unlike traditional monuments that are fully built at the beginning and remain that way, this monument project pays a continuous and increasing respect to the horrors people suffered due to the Holocaust. Overall my time in Hamburg taught me about appreciating the beauty in the little things, both literally — as in the Miniatur Wunderland — and figuratively, with the stolperstein project. Even being able to enjoy light meals in small cafés and restaurants were little sources of joy in my days there. I felt encouraged to slow down and take in my surroundings, and find remarkable things amongst the ordinary, such as the beauty of miniature children going sledding or a stolpersteine tile fitted amongst the otherwise normal cobblestone ground. I’ve become so accustomed to constantly being on the run that I had become unaccustomed to taking a minute to smell the flowers. So I encourage you all to slow down for a minute as well, and to recognize the beauty that could be hidden away in something ordinary.
DIVERSIONS
September 21, 2017
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Happy Birthday: You can dream big, but when it comes to actually putting your ideas into play, it is best to be cautious and moderate. Building a solid foundation for your future plans will encourage greater stability and give you more maneuverability as your ideas develop. Refuse to let personal or emotional issues cloud your vision or push you in the wrong direction. Your numbers are 7, 12, 22, 25, 33, 37, 46.
Over The Hedge
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Non Sequitur
Wiley
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotions will have to be grounded if you want to avoid getting into a situation that can affect your reputation or status. Look for opportunities that arise due to the hard work and dedication you put into your pursuits. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Business or personal trips will be enlightening. The information you gather and the people you encounter along the way will encourage you to make changes to the way you move forward. Physical changes will make you feel good. Romance is highlighted. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Work with people you look up to and who have something to offer you in return. Getting ahead will be based on how well you recognize an opportunity when it comes along and how you take advantage of what’s offered. 5 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Share your thoughts, but be willing to accept the response you get in return. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, and accepting and respecting others’ points of view will give you greater freedom to think and do as you please. 2 stars
Pearls Before Swine
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Greater involvement in activities that include relatives or friends will lead to projects that you can work on as a team. Suggestions someone offers will change the way you choose to move forward. Live in the moment. 4 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stand your ground if someone tries to talk you into something expensive or unnecessary. The past will come back to haunt you if you are easily swayed or agree to something just because you want to fit in. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Choose your words wisely when dealing with partners or those who can make a difference to the outcome of something you want to pursue. Arguing will not help you get your way, but friendly persuasion or offering an incentive will. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be cautious when dealing with a fast talker. Get the lowdown before you agree to be involved in something you know little about. Someone’s charm will not be enough to bank your life savings on. Do your own thing. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Choose to make self-improvements. What you do to satisfy your dreams, hopes and aspirations will make a difference to the way others treat you. Do your homework before you put your plans into motion. 4 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Back away from anything that appears to be overly expensive or impractical. Look for the best way to spend your time and your money. If someone is persistent, make your position clear. Play it safe and stay focused on your plans. 2 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Good fortune is within reach. Look at the opportunities that interest you and take a leap of faith. Trust in your ability to incorporate something you enjoy doing into your daily routine. Live healthy and work hard. 5 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotional issues will escalate rapidly if you jump to conclusions prematurely or make rash decisions that affect the ones you love. Take a step back and consider the consequences of your actions before you take on a new challenge. 3 stars
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67 Beast’s love
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50 Regarding birth
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24 “Tear” companion
51 Imps
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26 Marquee name
52 Picket-line crosser
44 Strauss of jeans
27 Old gold coin
53 Hearty mate?
45 Half a score
28 Successfully hide from
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55 Scorch
36 Fusion
63 Wins a fight decisively
57 Narrow
38 Pleasing to the taste buds
61 Result of tabby playing with
40 Continental cash
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64 Relieve, as anxiety
47 Deftness
Yesterday’s Solution
Yesterday’s Solution
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value Jerome Washington is tied for team lead in receptions with 12 through 3 games continued from back Through three games, Washington has exceeded both Arcidiacano’s and Flanagan’s outputs from all of last season. Arcidiacano finished 12 games last season with 10 total receptions, resulting in 1 touchdown, while Flanagan had less of an impact, catching six passes with 0 touchdowns to show for it. With only three games in his rear view mirror, Washington has already been the beneficiary of 12 receptions — one of them for a touchdown — with 108 yards to boot. And unlike a lot of the team, his production has been spread out across all three of the fixtures so far this season, registering at least three receptions in each game. Even in only his first year of eligibility, Washington has been a definitive leader not just within his position group, but on the offense as a whole. With the wideouts getting involved less than expected through the beginning of the season, the tight ends have been a primary course of action for graduate transfer Kyle Bolin and that starts with Washington. Washington himself attributes that to his sound relationship with his fellow transfer. “We always talk on the sidelines about what we can do to improve our execution and just like figuring out how we can maximize our talents,” he said. “So it’s definitely a good relationship.” And though Washington has featured the most at the position
so far, sophomore Nakia Griffin-Stewart and fifth-year senior Myles Nash have played their roles well in both providing depth and production. In just his first career reception in a Rutgers uniform last Saturday, Griffin-Stewart found himself in the endzone off of an
Whatley finishes in first place in second college tournament, team finishes 7th
Even with the Knights’ strong team performance, the focus was on the individual play of a few of their stars. Senior captain Toks Pedro finished in the top ten for the second straight tournament after tying for 10th with a score of 211 (71-71-69). His most impressive round was
But it should be emphasized that the production coming out of the group this season starts with Washington. He is tied with fifthyear senior wide receiver Janarion Grant in receptions and only trails him by five yards on the season. On a unit that was not expected to see much meaningful action and produce so efficiently — especially so early — Washington has been both the spark and the stable force setting the tone. His contribution above all else has not gone unnoticed among the coaching staff. Ash especially has
prophesied his production since the minute he stepped foot in Piscataway. “We felt like he was going to be able to do what he’s doing right now, really all through last season when we watched him on the scout team when he was ineligible to play because of the transfer,” Ash said. “We really were hoping that we were going to get this type of player, so it’s nice to see that it’s actually turned out that way.” For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @jon_spilletti and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Sophomore tight end Nakia Griffin-Stewart has seen success in limited playing time at the position, scoring on an 18-yard pass from freshman quarterback Johnathan Lewis for his first Rutgers touchdown. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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18-yard pass from true freshman quarterback Johnathan Lewis. In fact, all of the receiving touchdowns for the Knights against Morgan State came through the tight end position, as Washington nabbed a 9-yarder himself from Bolin. Though Nash has not played as much at the position yet, his attention has been focused on both offense and defense, and his presence at the back end of the tight end rotation is incredibly valuable to a team that Ash maintains is not as deep as he would like.
his last as he shot a 69 (-3). Pedro racked up five birdies and eleven pars in the final round. Freshman Christopher Gotterup also produced a fine tournament as he finished tied for 12th with a 212 (70-72-70), moving up 3 spots after his 15th place finish last week in Madison. However, the most impressive Scarlet Knight in Richmond
was freshman Oliver Whatley, who netted his first individual title in just his second ever collegiate tournament. Whatley finished with an outstanding score of 206 (65-72-69), which was good for 10-under-par, placing him alone at the top of the leaderboard. After an excellent first round of 7-under-par golf, Whatley shot par in the second round. Going into the third and final round, the freshman needed to bounce back in order to bring home the title and he did just that. Whatley shined under pressure as he sunk three
birdies and an eagle on his way to a 3-under-par final round to land him one stroke ahead of the second-place finisher. With the victor y, Whatley became the first individual champion for Rutgers Golf since 2013, when Jacob Stocki took home the Rutgers Invitational crown. In addition to the overall win, Whatley also finished atop the field in par four scoring at 7-under-par, tied for second with thirteen birdies, and tied for first with his lone eagle. It was quite the two days for the rising star. But since he was not in the Knights’ official
starting lineup, it held back the team’s overall finish. Look for him to be a starter when Rutgers heads to Bridgeport, West Virginia on October 8 for their next tournament. Rutgers’ time in Richmond was a huge confidence booster for the whole team, as it bounced back strong from their sub-par performance last week in Madison. With young rising stars in the mix for the Knights, things continue to look up for them. For updates on the Rutgers men’s golf team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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September 21, 2017 WOMEN’S GOLF RUTGERS FINISHES IN FOURTH PLACE AT SUNFLOWER INVITATIONAL
Greenham sets team record as Rutgers takes 4th place JUSTIN BONHARD CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Competing at the Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational this past weekend, the Rutgers women’s golf team finished in fourth place, with 904 total strokes. The host, Kansas State, smoked the competition by 17 strokes, to secure the victory. This was the first time that the Scarlet Knights played in this tournament and the first time competing at the Colbert Hills Golf Course in Manhattan, Kansas. At the end of the first day, Rutgers sat in the sixth position tied with Little Rock. After shooting a 309, the Knights looked to lock down their putts and improve for the second round. Rutgers, who didn’t get started right away for the second round due to weather, responded in a huge way. On the second day of competition, junior Ashleigh Greenham shot a 66 to break fellow co-captain, senior Emily Mills’s, school record of 67 shots in one round of competitive play. Mills set the record at the end of last season in the Big Ten Championship. Rutgers, as a team, shot 287 in the second round. It tied the school record for a single round score. With the help of Greenham’s record performance, other notable Knights followed
Junior Ashleigh Greenham broke the school record for an individual round score when she shot a 66 on the second day of competition. BEN SOLOMON / SCARLETKNIGHTS.COM suit. Senior Tatum Jackson shot a 71 and Mills shot a 74. Greenham shared her thoughts on the round and how she was able to break the school record through the 18 holes. “It was a really fun day of golf,” Greenham told ScarletKnights.com. “As a team, we came out with a goal of playing more aggressively and I stuck to that game plan. I was able to string together a run of birdies after my putter got hot. It’s been quite a while since I’ve had a
round where my game came together like this, and I’m really happy with how my hard work has paid off.” In the final round, Rutgers was not able to keep up with the competition and fell to fourth place after shooting a 308. They were overtaken by the Kansas and Tulsa, who both shot 299 in the final round. Sophomore Carrie-Ann Lee started off strong with a score of 78 and 76 in first two days, but could not keep the momentum
going. She shot an 82 in the final round to finish tied for 37th place. Mills and Jackson played their first and last time at the 6,235yard course. Mills finished in 15th place shooting a 226 (76-7476) and Jackson lost her swing to finish tied for 20th with a 229 (77-71-81). Freshman Harriet Allsebrook improved as the rounds went on and landed in a tie for 30th with a 233 (79,78,76). The collegiate golf rookie has finished both opening tournaments, the
Rutgers Invitational and the Sunflower Invitational, without being more than 5-over-par in a single round. Greenham has had back-toback top 5 performances to start the season. She finished the Sunflower Invitational in fourth place, shooting 219 (78-66-75). After tying for second place last weekend and setting a new Rutgers women’s golf record score this week, Greenham is off to very strong start. The next tournament for Rutgers is this weekend at the Nittany Lion Invitational at Penn State on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24. The Knights finished tied for third last season and Greenham finished as the runner-up in the individual competition. Head coach Kari Williams spoke to ScarletKnights.com about the last round and what is to come for her team. “It was fun to be in contention and in a fight up at the top of the leaderboard,” she said. “Unfortunately, this wasn’t the result we were hoping for. Our rounds of 75 and 76 were pretty good in these strong winds, but we will head home and get ourselves prepared for a competitive weekend at Penn State.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s golf team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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SPORTS
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“We really were hoping that we were going to get this type of player, so it’s nice to see that it’s actually turned out that way” — Head football coach Chris Ash on tight end Jerome Washington
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FOOTBALL WASHINGTON AMONG OFFENSIVE STANDOUTS FOR RUTGERS
Tight ends show value for RU early on JON SPILLETTI SPORTS EDITOR
Before the season started and training camp came about, one of the more barren groups on the Rutgers football team was the tight end unit. With Nick Arcidiacano graduating and Matt Flanagan transferring to Pitt after last season, there was room for transfer Jerome Washington and then-freshman Nakia Griffin-Stewart to step up, but it wasn’t a sure thing. At least through the first three games, that has happened. It starts with junior Jerome Washington, who transferred to the Scarlet Knights in the summer of 2016 from Miami and who is in his first year of eligibility at Rutgers. The New Jersey native has both reaped the benefits himself and sent them on to the rest of the team. “Jerome has been a great addition to the offense,” said head coach Chris Ash. “He’s a great combination of a receiver and a run blocker. He can play on the line. He can flex out. He can do a lot of things for us. He’s got great hands, really good route runner and really excited.” Junior tight end Jerome Washington is tied for the team lead in receptions with fifth-year senior wide receiver Janarion Grant with 12. Washington also has 1 touchdown on the early season. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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MEN’S GOLF OLIVER WHATLEY FINISHES IN 1ST WITH 10-UNDER-PAR PERFORMANCE
Freshman takes 1st at Janney Invitational STEPHAN ZATZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Rutgers men’s golf team wrapped up play in Richmond, Virginia on Tuesday as they completed their second tournament of the fall at the Janney Invitational. As a team, the Scarlet Knights finished seventh in the 12 team field and shot an impressive 4-under-par through the three-round tournament, a much-improved performance from their 25-over-par, 13th place finish last week in Madison at the Badger Invitational. Perhaps the most encouraging part of their showing in Richmond was that they improved with each round. The first round was their worst, but still not bad as they shot a 1-over-par. They then followed that up with a 1-under-par second round, which then led to a great 5-under-par third and final round. It was clear that Rutgers was finding its strokes as the tournament went along. West Virginia took home the crown after shooting a superb 22-under-par to land them atop the leaderboard. Virginia Tech finished right behind them with a 14-under-par performance, with Maryland rounding out the top three 1 stroke behind them at 13-under-par. Freshman Oliver Whatley earned himself first place at the Janney Invitational on Tuesday, finishing 10-under-par with 206. Whatley was also named Big Ten Co-Golfer of the Week. BEN SOLOMON / SCARLETKNIGHTS.COM MLB SCORES
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freshman golfer, was named the Big Ten Co-Golfer of the Week on Wdnesday. The honor comes on the heels of a first place finish by Whatley at the Janney Invitational. He was the first Rutgers golfer to win an individual championship at a tournament since 2013.
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